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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

3,969 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 199

Damages Awarded Knocked Down by Motor Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

Frank Joseph Sterling, a share salesman, sued Dr. Percy Walton salesman, medical practitioner, Waverley, in the No. 1 Jury Causes Court…

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Motor Fatalities. Knocked Down by Cyclists. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

As the result of a collision between a motor cycle and a man at Wollahra to-day, John Spalding, 45, was knocked down and died from injuries…

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Austin Motor Works Men Resume Pending Negotiations. London, April 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

Austins' motor works ultimatum led to a mass meeting of the men and an interview with the management, after which everybody resumed…

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Tramways in Britain

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

A number of bills are being promoted in the British Parliament by municipalities and private companies for the purpose of substituting trackless…

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Barrington Tops. Successful Motor Tour

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

The Easter tour to Barrington Tops, organised by the N.R.M.A. in conjunction with Mr. L. Cavalier, of Newcastle, was thoroughly enjoyed and…

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Street Accident Motor Cyclist Sues Car Owner. Plaintiff Awarded £400 Damages

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

In the Singleton District Court, before his Honor Judge White and a jury, Robert Myers, of Singleton, sought to recover damages from Alfred E. Taylor,…

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Circular Quay Railway Station Cabinet Considering Rival Sites. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

The State Cabinet to-day is holding a special meeting to consider a mass of reports of rival sites for Circular Quay railway station…

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Killed by Motor Cycle Cyclist and Companion Injured. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

As the result of a collision between a motor cycle and a man at Woollahra to-day, John: Spalding, aged 45, was knocked down and died from injuries…

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Trip to Lochinvar Church of England Motor Drive

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

An event in which the citizens of Cessnock are displaying keen interest is the big motor drive, arranged for Sunday afternoon, to Lochinvar…

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Dance at Bishop's Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

Another very successful and enjoyable dance was held at the Bishop's Bridge Hall. The second round of the waitzing competition…

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Saved Train From Smash

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 3

Mrs. A. W. Robinson, of Bulliac, is in receipt of a leter from the Railway commissioners, appreciating her action in bringing the North Coast…

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Reso Train. Visit to Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 4

The Chief Traffic Manager; N.S.W. Railways, has advised the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, that the Victorian "Reso" train party will…

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Letter to the Editor. Dangerous Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 6

Sir,—Kindly grant me space to draw attention to the necessity for Kearsley Shire Council getting a "move on" and filling in some of the…

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Higher Wages. for Harbour Bridge Workers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 11

"A community which asks such unusual service must be prepared to offer unusual wages," said Judge Beeby in the Commonwealth Arbitration…

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Killed Instantly. Run Down by Train

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 6

George Campbell, a young man, was killed instantaneously at Baker's Hill, about 46 miles from Perth, when he was run down by the…

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Skull Fractured Found on Road

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 11

John Roberts, believed to have been the victim of a hit-and-run motorist was found unconscious on the tramline in Hamilton road, Brisbane. His…

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Not Serious, Damage to Moir's Plane. Accident When Near Aerodrome. London, April 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 6

Captain Moir and Flight-Lieut. Owen proceeded to Alexandria to meet the Vickers-Siddeley experts to arrange aerial transport to…

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Bridge Collapse. Crowd Tipped Into River. London, March 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 13

A remarkable accident occurred at Cotherstone, where the ropes of the Tees River suspension bridge snapped, when crowds' were crossing…

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Twelve Killed. Road Accidents in England. London, April 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

Brilliant Easter-time sunshine prevailed for 11 hours on Sunday over a wide area, including London. The temperature was 70 degrees in the…

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Motor Cvole Crashes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 6

When James O'Brien, 23, of Edward-street, Kurri Kurri, and H. Jewsbury, 23, of Lang-street Kurri Kurri, were travelling to Kurri…

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